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10-STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO HELP YOU
ESTABLISH A SOLID
FOUNDATION
FOR YOUR
SAP PROJECT

STEFANIE DEMIRTAS
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STEP 1
Define Clear Objectives and Scope:

Clearly articulate the goals and

objectives of the SAP project.

Understand what the project aims to

achieve and how it aligns with the
overall business strategy.

Define the scope of the project,

including the SAP modules to be
implemented, the business processes
to be covered, and the expected
deliverables.
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STEP 2
Form a Competent Project Team:

Assemble a skilled and diverse

project team with members who have
relevant expertise in SAP, business
processes, project management, and
change management.

Assign roles and responsibilities

clearly to each team member.
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STEP 3
Engage Stakeholders:

Involve key stakeholders from

different business units throughout
the project lifecycle.

Understand their needs, concerns and

expectations.

Hold regular meetings with

stakeholders to keep them informed
about the project progress and
address any issues or changes.
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STEP 4
Develop a Detailed Project Plan:

Create a comprehensive project plan

outlining all the tasks, timelines,
dependencies, and milestones.

Break the project into manageable

phases, and set realistic deadlines
for each phase.
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STEP 5
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

Identify potential risks and

challenges that may arise during the
project.

Develop risk mitigation strategies to

address these issues proactively.

Regularly assess project risks and

take necessary actions to minimize
their impact.
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STEP 6
Select the Right SAP Solution and
Partners:

Choose the appropriate SAP

solution(s) that best meet your
business requirements and align with
your long-term goals.

If needed, engage with experienced

SAP implementation partners who can
provide guidance and support
throughout the project.
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STEP 7
Establish Change Management Strategies:

Develop a change management plan to

address the organizational and
cultural changes that come with SAP
implementation.

Communicate the benefits of the SAP

project to all stakeholders and
involve them in the change process.
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STEP 8
Thoroughly Test the SAP System:

Conduct rigorous testing at each

stage of the project to ensure that
the SAP system functions as expected
and meets the defined requirements.

Involve end-users in the testing

process to gather valuable feedback
and address any issues before the
system goes live.
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STEP 9
Provide Comprehensive Training:

Organize training sessions for

end-users and relevant personnel to
ensure they are proficient in using
the SAP system.

Tailor the training to different user

groups based on their roles and
responsibilities.
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STEP 10
Execute the Project and Monitor
Progress:

Implement the project according to

the defined plan and timelines.

Regularly monitor the project's

progress, track milestones, and
address any deviations from the plan
promptly.
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GO-LIVE
Go-Live and
Post-Implementation Support:

Gradually transition to the SAP

system during the go-live phase.

Provide ongoing support to end-users

during this critical period.

Address any post-implementation

issues and continue to improve the
system based on user feedback.
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EVALUATE AND LEARN

After the project is complete,
conduct a comprehensive evaluation of
the project's success against the
defined objectives.

Identify lessons learned and best

practices that can be applied to
future SAP projects.
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1. Define Clear Objectives and Scope

2. Form a Competent Project Team
3. Engage Stakeholders
4. Develop a Detailed Project Plan
5. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
6. Select the SAP Solution and Partners
7. Establish Change Management
Strategies
8. Thoroughly Test the SAP System
9. Provide Comprehensive Training
10.Execute the Project and Monitor
Progress

Go-Live and Post-Implementation Support

Evaluate, Learn and Celebrate!
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By following this

step-by-step guide,

you can increase

the likelihood of setting up

successful SAP projects

that deliver value to your

organization and meet your

business goals effectively.

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THANK YOU!

Thank you for taking the time

to read the script.

Your attention

is greatly appreciated.

STEFANIE DEMIRTAS